The USB RFID Reader is a low cost platform for developing and deploying interactive read/write applications. Driven by ThingMagic's Mercury 5e-Compact UHF RFID reader module, the USB RFID Reader is controlled and powered by a desktop or notebook PC. Supporting ThingMagic's application development tools, the USB RFID Reader's small size, integrated antenna, ease of deployment and low cost make it ideal for application developers.

Features of the USB RFID Reader include:

Support for EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-Collision and DRM
Internal ceramic antenna with an average gain of -2.6 dBi from 860 to 960 MHz
Powered by USB connection to notebook or desktop PC
ThingMagic Reader Assistant software and applications development tools
Support for full 860 to 960 MHz UHF RFID carrier frequency range to accommodate worldwide regulations
Certifiable for operation in countries adopting FCC, ETSI and Korean regulatory specifications (others pending)
Tag Read Rate up to 190 tags/second
Tag Read Distance Up to 12 inches (31 cm)
High impact plastic case
Dimensions: 97 mm L x 61 mm W x 25 mm H (3.8 in L x 2.4 in W x 1.0 in H)

• Tag / Transponder Protocols:
• RFID Protocol Support--EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with Anti-Collision and DRM
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• RF Interface:
• Antenna--Internal ceramic antenna with an average gain of -2.6 dBi from 860 to 960 MHz
• RF Power Output--Separate read and write levels (into the antenna) are command-adjustable from 10 dBm to 23 dBm (200mW), +/-1.0 dBm accuracy.*
• Frequency--Pre-configured for the following regions: FCC (NA, SA) 902-928 MHz ETSI (EU) 865.6-867.6 MHz, 869.85 MHz MIC (Korea) 910-914 MHz SRRC-MII (P.R.China) 920-925 MHz ‘Open’ (Custom) 860-960 MHz
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• Data/Control Interface:
• Physical--USB mini-B connector, with 2 foot (61 cm) cable terminated in A-type plug).
• Signaling--Asynchronous serial interface with 3.3/5V logic levels; baud rates from 9600 to 921,600 bps
• GPIO Sensors and Indicators--Two I/O command controlled LEDs and two I/O command queried switches.
• Protocol Command-response protocol protected by length field and 16-bit CRC.
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• Physical:
• Dimensions (not including stand)--3.8 in L x 2.4 in W x 1.0 in H (97 mm L x 61 mm W x 25 mm H)
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• Power:
• DC Power Required--DC Voltage: 5 VDC (Powered by USB interface); DC Power: 2.9 W (570 mA ) max; Supplied interface cable terminates in two type-A plugs: one for power and signal, the second for additional power if necessary.
• Idle Power Consumption--1.7 W max at idle (Power management modes can be used to reduce this to as little as 0.1 W)
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• Environment:
• Regulatory--FCC 47 CFR Ch. 1 Part 15; Industrie Canada RSS-21 0; ETSI EN 302 208; ETSI EN 300 220
• Operating Temp.-- -20C to +60C
• Storage Temp.-- –40C to +85C
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• Architecture:
• RFID ASIC--Intel R1000
• User-accessible Flash Memory--16 kB
• Tag Buffer--200 tags
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• Performance:
• Tag Read Rate--Over 190 tags/second
• Tag Read Distance--Up to 12 inches (31 cm) depending on tag sensitivity and orientation.